A Coast Guard Auxiliary member passes out boating safety information to a boater preparing to launch his personal fishing vessel at the boat launch in the Port of Chinook, Wash., Aug 17, 2018.
During the annual Coho salmon run there is a sharp rise in recreational boaters to the Columbia River and the Coast Guard steps up its posture to ensure boater safety.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Trevor Lilburn.